X-T2vs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
View X-T2
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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